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Informationen zum Autor Trevor Day was Director of Consultant Fellows for the Royal Literary Fund (2013–2021) leading a programme for professional writers who work in universities. Originally a marine biologist, Trevor Day’s career has included being a field scientist, science lecturer, writer and educational consultant. Trevor holds a PhD in Education. Klappentext Writing essays, reports, presentations, papers or dissertations makes up a substantial element of most undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree courses. Anything that makes the process easier and more effective can make a big difference to your success as a student. Taking the reader through the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy, the book contains many self-study exercises that will help to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer, whether a first year social science student or a final year scientist or engineer. The book adopts an empowering approach - encouraging the student to find out what they need to know in order to be a successful writer in their discipline. Much more than a set of hints and tips, this book provides an all-encompassing approach to becoming a confident academic writer. New for this edition: - a new section on managing your physical and mental state -advice on a wider range of assignment types, including recorded presentations, such as vlogs, and blogs -introduction to a wider range of strategies that students can employ while composing their work, including material to help students maintain their focus and concentration Vorwort Taking students step-by-step through the writing process, this concise and practical guide covers all the core aspects of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching the topic through to composing a draft, editing copy and responding to feedback. Zusammenfassung Writing essays, reports, presentations, papers or dissertations makes up a substantial element of most undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree courses. Anything that makes the process easier and more effective can make a big difference to your success as a student.Taking the reader through the writing process, from understanding the task, through researching, reading and planning, to drafting and composing, reviewing and finalising their copy, the book contains many self-study exercises that will help to develop confidence, technique and clarity of purpose as a writer, whether a first year social science student or a final year scientist or engineer. The book adopts an empowering approach – encouraging the student to find out what they need to know in order to be a successful writer in their discipline. Much more than a set of hints and tips, this book provides an all-encompassing approach to becoming a confident academic writer.New for this edition:- a new section on managing your physical and mental state-advice on a wider range of assignment types, including recorded presentations, such as vlogs, and blogs-introduction to a wider range of strategies that students can employ while composing their work, including material to help students maintain their focus and concentration Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the Third EditionAcknowledgements1. The Nature and Process of Academic Writing2. Understanding the Nature of an Assignment3. Tackling Assignments: Writing Essays and Reports4. More Assignments: Presentations, Posters, Blogs and Dissertations5. Researching an Assignment6. Being a Purposeful Reader and Note-taker7. Composing (Drafting)8. Words and Images9. Academic Integrity, including Citing and Referencing10. Reviewing and Editing Your Work11. Building on SuccessGlossaryFurther readingIndex...
